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Priti Patel defends ‘inhumane’ asylum overhaul after confirming migrants will be processed overseas

By Sam Blewett and Flora Thompson, Reporters24th March 2021News England

Home Secretary Priti Patel has defended her overhaul of asylum seeker rules from allegations they are “inhumane” as she confirmed the UK will look at sending migrants overseas for processing.

New housing developments and public transport should be ‘loneliness proofed’

By Jemma Crew, Reporter24th March 2021News England

New housing developments and public transport routes should be “loneliness proofed” and more public toilets and benches introduced to help people reconnect as coronavirus restrictions ease, according to a report.

Government urged to quicken health reforms a year after rogue breast surgeon recommendations

By Richard Vernalls, Reporter23rd March 2021News England

The Government has been urged by the victims of a rogue breast surgeon to step up implementation of key healthcare reform recommendations. Ian Paterson (pictured) is currently serving a 20-year-prison

Care homes and unions voice concerns over potential mandatory vaccine plans for workforce

By Emma Bowden and Jemma Crew, Reporters23rd March 2021News England

Care groups and unions have said they do not think vaccinations should become mandatory for care home staff after the Government confirmed it is looking into the option. Care home

Government considering legally mandating all care home staff to be vaccinated for coronavirus

By Emma Bowden, Reporter23rd March 202123rd March 2021News England

Care home workers could be legally required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 under plans being considered by the Government, according to the Health Secretary. Matt Hancock (pictured) said that “no

Health Secretary announces further £341m for infection control and testing support in social care

By Jemma Crew, Reporter18th March 2021News England

Key funding described as a “lifeline” for the social care sector during the coronavirus pandemic has been extended, the Government has announced. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the sector will

Alliance in call for Government to end ’25 years of inaction’ on social care reform

By Jemma Crew, Reporter17th March 2021News England

The Government must end “25 years of inaction” and commit to properly fund and fix the social care system, according to an alliance representing millions of people who receive care.

Courts in Scotland given further powers to limit alleged abusers contact with victims

By The Press Association17th March 2021News Scotland

MSPs have voted unanimously to pass further protections for the victims of domestic abuse. The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill, which was passed at stage three on Wednesday, will give

Government’s catch-up programme may not be reaching poorest children, watchdog warns

By Eleanor Busby, Reporter17th March 2021News England

The Government’s flagship catch-up programme for pupils affected by months of school closures may not be reaching the most disadvantaged children, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned. Fewer than half

‘Cautious but optimistic’ – Foster outlines easing of Northern Ireland lockdown

By David Young, Reporter16th March 2021News Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s First Minister said the region has begun a cautious but optimistic journey out of lockdown as she outlined a series of relaxations. Arlene Foster told the Stormont Assembly

Tag: Government / Politics

Priti Patel defends ‘inhumane’ asylum overhaul after confirming migrants will be processed overseas

Government urged to quicken health reforms a year after rogue breast surgeon recommendations

Care homes and unions voice concerns over potential mandatory vaccine plans for workforce

Government considering legally mandating all care home staff to be vaccinated for coronavirus

Courts in Scotland given further powers to limit alleged abusers contact with victims

Government’s catch-up programme may not be reaching poorest children, watchdog warns

‘Cautious but optimistic’ – Foster outlines easing of Northern Ireland lockdown

England’s hospitals within hours of running out of some PPE items – Matt Hancock

Minister admits ‘unacceptable’ rise in children subject to Deprivation of Liberty orders

Warning of ‘stark failure’ in social care after children placed in caravan and Airbnb

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Tag: Government / Politics

Priti Patel defends ‘inhumane’ asylum overhaul after confirming migrants will be processed overseas

New housing developments and public transport should be ‘loneliness proofed’

Government urged to quicken health reforms a year after rogue breast surgeon recommendations

Care homes and unions voice concerns over potential mandatory vaccine plans for workforce

Government considering legally mandating all care home staff to be vaccinated for coronavirus

Health Secretary announces further £341m for infection control and testing support in social care

Alliance in call for Government to end ’25 years of inaction’ on social care reform

Courts in Scotland given further powers to limit alleged abusers contact with victims

Government’s catch-up programme may not be reaching poorest children, watchdog warns

‘Cautious but optimistic’ – Foster outlines easing of Northern Ireland lockdown